Recommended for internationals
Theater de Veste is very pleased to present you with a wide range of performances and events which are suitable for non-Dutch speakers. In this overview you will find a selection from the 2011-2012 program especially recommended for internationals; it includes concerts, dance, drama, opera and comedy, all of which will take place in Theater de Veste and at special locations in Delft.
Sat 24th Sep | concert | Karsu Dönmez – ‘Theater concert’ This young singer doesn’t make music, she is music; she fuses a mix of jazz, funk and ethnic influences.
Wed 28th Sep | show | Familie Flöz – ‘Infinita’ Four masked actors take the role of children and adults and switch back and forth between these virtuals worlds.
Tue 4th Oct | dance | Blaze – ‘The Latest Dance Craze’ As the press wrote earlier: “the most energetic, sassy, to-hell-with-everything-except-streetdance show.”
Sat 15th Oct | concert | Janis Ian – ‘In Concert 2011’ [Rijskwijkse Schouwburg] Unique: the singer, performer and writer with nine Grammy nominations visits Rijswijk.
Sun 16th Oct | classical | ‘Laureaat Oskar Back concours’ - Listen to the winner of this renowned contest. A concert where the talent of young, gifted violinists is on show.
Thu 20th Oct | concert | Roger McGuinn – ‘Concert’ The frontman of The Byrds comes to Delft! After a successful career with The Byrds, he is back with a solo performance.
Tue 25th Oct | show | Compagnie Philippe Genty – ‘Voyageurs Immobiles’ Fairytale experience for adults packed with humour, poetry, puppets and light effects.
Tue 1st & 2nd Nov | show | The 7fingers – ‘PSY’ [premiere on Tuesday] Stunning acrobatics for body, mind and soul. “Utterly breathtaking. Jaw-dropping circus skills.”
Thu 10th Nov | concert | Matt Dusk – ‘Concert’ He has the voice, looks and the attitude. Matt Dusk is a young jazz singer who makes the evening an exciting experience.
Tue 15th Nov | cabaret | Pieter-Dirk Uys – ‘Desperate First Ladies’ “I mean it when I say: you are my hero” said Nelson Mandela. Spoken in English and South African.
Wed 16th Nov | dance | José Navas / Compagnie Flak (Canada) – ‘Diptych’ This dance choreographed to Bach’s cello suites is full of extreme control, precision and fluid movements.
Sun 20th Nov | classical | Trio Gvetadze, Saeijs, Bogdanovic - Magnificent cello, violin and piano music from Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninov and other composers.
Sun 18th Dec | classical | The unforgettable songs of Leonard Bernstein - Songs from the composer of ‘Westside story’, film and jazz music performed by Claron McFadden.
Fri 6th Jan | dance | Conny Janssen Danst – ‘Life - LIVE!’ Experience the smooth, modern and virtuoso movements of strong dance personalities all on one stage.
Thu 12nd | Jan | Court-Miracles – ‘Le Boustrophédon’ This show includes a sublime mix of poetic, visual theater and circus. The illusion becomes reality.
Tue 17th Jan | show | The Kransky Sisters e.a. – ‘De Ontmoeting’ [premiere] Music, humour and a show in one. “The Kransky Sisters are a well oiled comic machine.”
Fri 20th Jan | dance | Noord Nederlandse Dans – ‘Instrumental’ Visually attractive dance, musicality and innovative movements come together on the dance floor.
Sun 22nd Jan | classical | Valentina Lisitsa - This angel on the piano gives a classic concert with different works from Brahms, Schumann, Schubert, Beethoven and Liszt.
Sun 22nd Jan | concert | Tommy Emmanuel – ‘In Concert’ [Rijswijkse Schouwburg] World reknowned star plays the guitar with special guest Theresa Andersson. Don’t miss it.
Wed 8th Feb | show | Khayelitsha United Mambazo Choir – ‘Celebrating South Africa’ Listen to the traditional, strong songs in which you can hear their history.
8th to 12th Feb | play | Faulty Towers – ‘The Dining Experience’ [on location] Enjoy a delicious dinner accompanied by at least two hours of fantastic comedy.
Sun 12th Feb | concert | The Bootleg Beatles & Orchestra – ‘Concert’ Want to experience The Beatles again? We have the solution: come to The Bootleg Beatles.
Sat 18th Feb | show | Shaman Dance – ‘Dance Show’ [Rijswijkse Schouwburg] Dancers give you a show full of history, culture and atmosphere from their homeland.
Sun 19th Feb | classical | Klára Würtz & Timora Rosler - This duo will bring you different classical pieces of Schumann, Dohnanvi and others with their violin and cello.
Sat 25th Feb | show | Cuadro Flamenco – ‘Beats of the Spanish Streets’ This show is an overwhelming Spanish spectacle with rousing dance, song and music.
Tue 20th Mrch | play | Pip Utton – ‘Adolf’ In a paranoid one-man tirade, Pip alias Hitler exposes the roots of fascism. A fearful, but at the same time phenomenal play.
Wed 21nd Mrch | dance | Granhøj Dans – ‘Dance me to the end on/off love’ In this dance, words become songs, music becomes pictures and pain transforms into beauty.
Wed 28th Mrch | show | Big Top Circus – ‘Tilt!’ Big Top Circus combines acrobatics, light effects, juggling, theater and dance into a spectacular show for the whole family.
Thu 5th Apr | show | Race Horse Company - ‘Petit Mal’ The show is fierce, full of acrobatics and with a high proportion of absurd black humour, bruises and ingenuity.
Sun 15th Apr | classical | ‘trio42’ - Their performance with a harp, violin and saxophone is a refreshing combination which shows a passion for and pleasure in music.
Wed 18th Apr | show | Hanoch Rosenn – ‘Speechless!’ Go on a trip around the world with the most special effects: 3D-animations, LED-screens, light effects and more.
Sat 21nd Apr | concert | Cristina Branco – ‘Fado tango’ This famous singer gradually reinterprets the Fado and enriches her music with jazz, pop and other world sounds.
Wed 25th Apr | dance | Scapino Ballet Rotterdam – ‘Kathleen+’ Be prepared for raw dance on the rock music of Godflesh with dazzling duets and group formations.
Theater de Veste
Address: Vesteplein 1, 2611 WG DELFT
Ticket box: 015-2121312 (Tuesday till Saturday from 12.00 - 17.00 hr)
Website: www.theaterdeveste.nl
